The World of Psychology provides superior learning and application support while making the connection between scientific principles and the everyday lives of today's diverse student population.

The Fifth Edition of Wood/Wood/Boyd continues to respond to the changing needs of students. Students and Instructors of The World of Psychology will benefit from the exciting new changes in content, pedagogy, and design while appreciating the accessible and engaging presentation for which the text is well known.

1. Introduction to Psychology.

Psychology: An Introduction. Descriptive Research Methods. The Experimental Method. The Correlational Method. Participants in Psychological Research. Exploring Psychologys Roots. Schools of Thought in Psychology. Current Trends in Psychology. Psychologists at Work.

2. Biology And Behavior.

The Neurons and the Neurotransmitters. The Central Nervous System. The Cerebrum. The Cerebral Hemispheres. Discovering the Brains Mysteries. The Brain AcrosstThe Lifespan. The Peripheral Nervous System. The Endocrine System. Genes and Behavioral Genetics.

3. Sensation And Perception.

The Process of Sensation. Vision. Hearing. Smell and Taste. The Skin Senses. The Spatial Orientation Senses. Perception. Influences on Perception.

The World of Psychology provides superior learning and application support while making the connection between scientific principles and the everyday lives of today's diverse student population.

The Fifth Edition of Wood/Wood/Boyd continues to respond to the changing needs of students. Students and Instructors of The World of Psychology will benefit from the exciting new changes in content, pedagogy, and design while appreciating the accessible and engaging presentation for which the text is well known.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Psychology.

Psychology: An Introduction. Descriptive Research Methods. The Experimental Method. The Correlational Method. Participants in Psychological Research. Exploring Psychologys Roots. Schools of Thought in Psychology. Current Trends in Psychology. Psychologists at Work.

2. Biology And Behavior.

The Neurons and the Neurotransmitters. The Central Nervous System. The Cerebrum. The Cerebral Hemispheres. Discovering the Brains Mysteries. The Brain AcrosstThe Lifespan. The Peripheral Nervous System. The Endocrine System. Genes and Behavioral Genetics.

3. Sensation And Perception.

The Process of Sensation. Vision. Hearing. Smell and Taste. The Skin Senses. The Spatial Orientation Senses. Perception. Influences on Perception.